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Reverso Classic

Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Classic Steel Mens Watch 214.8.S5 Q3828420 Box Papers
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Atlanta, GA
Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Classic Steel Mens Watch 214.8.S5 Q3828420 Box Papers. Automatic self
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duoface Classic Duoface Small Seconds Watch (Q3848422)
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
This example of the design, the Reverso Classic Large Duoface Small Seconds ref. Q3848422, is a
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Tank Reverso Tank 18K White Gold Roman Indexes Paris Dial Watch, 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Cartier Model: Tank Reverso Year: 1970’s Serial number: 03xxxx Reference: C03804 An iconic
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Tank Reverso Tank 18K White Gold Roman Indexes Paris Dial Watch, 1970s
Cartier Tank Reverso Tank 18K White Gold Roman Indexes Paris Dial Watch, 1970s
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H 1.11 in W 0.87 in Dm 0.87 in L 1.42 in
Reversible Watch Tray by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
3-Gaudrons, as featured in the classic Reverso case design, along with the rectangular and curved
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Platters and Serveware

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Bronze

Reversible Watch Tray by Henry Wilson
Reversible Watch Tray by Henry Wilson
H 1.19 in W 10.24 in D 4.34 in
Nouvelle Bague 18k White Gold Black Enamel & Diamonds Chamelia Pendant Necklace
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Bilbao, ES
white enamel and ebony wood reverso This 18 karat white gold , diamond and enamel necklace is designed
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

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Cartier Audemars Piguet Vintage White Gold mechanical Gents Wrist Watch
By Cartier
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Art Deco Cartier 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Bracelet Concord Watch with Box
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Ceramic Wall Sculpture with Birds
Located in Antwerp, BE
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By Cartier
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Cartier Tank Watch, circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A beautiful Cartier tank watch ca' 1980's. Gold plated 925 sterling case with manual movement and classic citrine cabochon crown. Includes service pouch, guarantee, recently serviced...
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By Staffordshire
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Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Americaine Moon Phase Model 819908
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Tank Americaine Moon Phase Model 819908 Additional Information: Maker: Cartier Model: : 819908 Year: 1980s Material: 18k Yellow Gold, Blue Sapphire Crown, Gr...
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Gucci Red Green Striped Plexi Web Watch 143.5 Skeleton Dial
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Silver Club As.1916 Day Date Stainless Military Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
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By Jaeger-LeCoultre
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1963 Original Oil On Canvas Painting by, Maria Gerstman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic Q3848420 Men's Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic Reference 252.8.47. Excellent Condition
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic reference 252.8.47 features a mid size 33 x 23mm case of
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic Medium Watch Q2548440
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Southampton, PA
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic Watch, reference number Q2548440, is a simple, elegant piece
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic Medium Watch Q2548440
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Southampton, PA
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic Watch, reference number Q2548440, is a simple, elegant piece
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Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Classic Steel Mens Watch 214.8.62 Q3858520
Located in Atlanta, GA
Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Classic Steel Mens Watch 214.8.62 Q3858520. Manual winding movement
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Jaeger Lecoultre Reverso Classic Steel Mens Watch 214.8.62 Q3858520
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Classic Medium Steel Mens Watch 213.8.62 Q2438520 Card
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
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Chanel Red Reverso Quilted Lambskin Classic Single Flap Bag
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Yellow Gold Reverso Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage Reverso Watch, circa 1940
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Southampton, PA
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso was created in 1931 to withstand polo matches, by reversing the case
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Jaeger-LeCoultre 250.8.08 Reverso Stainless Steel JLC Strap + Paper
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in PARIS, FR
the contemporary connoisseurs MODEL : Reverso Ref 250.8.08 The serial numbers are voluntarily
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By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Miami, FL
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By Chanel
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By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in PARIS, FR
go unnoticed. MODEL : Reverso Ref 260.5.86 The serial numbers are voluntarily blurred on the case
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Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Duo 18K Gold Silver Dial Hand Wind Men’s Watch 270.1.54
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Department Men Model Number 270.1.54 Model Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Style Classic, Dress/Formal, Luxury Band
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Seidengang Neoclassical Amethyst Green Tourmaline 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flip Ring
By SeidenGang
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Stamped 18K for 18 karat gold. Maker's mark for Seidengang. From the contemporary Classic collection. Ring
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Taille 18 Karat Gold Steel Hand Wind Men Watch 270.5.62
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
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By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Bilbao, ES
white enamel and ebony wood reverso This 18 karat white gold , diamond and enamel necklace is designed
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By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Bilbao, ES
Black enamel and ebony wood reverso This 18 karat white gold , diamond and enamel necklace is designed
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LeCoultre Reverso Steel classic Ladies quartz Wrist watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Chicago, IL
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Jaeger Le Coultre Ladies Yellow Gold Duetto Reverso Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Miami, FL
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Classic Reverso Automatic Modern
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre Stainless Steel Classic Reverso Automatic reference Q2538420 with a black alligtor
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic 250.8.08 Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Jaeger-Le Coultre Reverso Classic 250.8.08 Watch. 23mm stainless steel rectangular case with reeded
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Reverso Classic Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic Model Q2438520 Pre Owned Mens Wrist Watch. Jaeger LeCoultre
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Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic Manual Watch Stainless Steel and Alligat
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
, Band Width: 15mm, Wrist circumference: 6.0" Designer: Jaeger-LeCoultre Model: Reverso Classic Manual
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic 213.8.62 Stainless Steel Q2438522
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Reference: COM2024 Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre Model: Reverso Classic 213.8.62 Model Reference
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2010s Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

JAEGER LECOULTRE Stainless Steel Reverso Classic circa 1990s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Verona, IT
Stainless steel Jeager LeCoultre Reverso, ref.250-8-86, 1990s. Silvered dial with Arabic numerals
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Jaeger LeCoultre 18K WG Day Night Reverso
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Jaeger LeCoultre 18K WG Day Night Reverso model. Contemporary classic dual face model front glossy
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Certified Authentic Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso 11340, Black Dial
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Miami, FL
Pre-owned Jaeger LeCoultre Watch. Certified preowned Classic Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Q2752420/270263
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Jaeger Le Coultre Lady's Yellow Gold Reverso Quartz Wristwatch
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Cartier Platinum Rose Gold Basculante Wristwatch
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Located in Beverly Hills, CA
in engineering today. The watch, similar to its close relative the Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso, can be
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Squadra Hometime
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Antwerp, BE
Reverso Squadra hometime watch celebrates a return to the sporting origins of the reversible watch. In
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Cartier Lady's Yellow Gold and Diamond Tank Basculante Collection Privee Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
, circa 1999. Instead of the classic sapphire detailing, this watch has a specially cut diamond in its
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Reverso Classic For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact reverso classic you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using steel, gold and 18k gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 5 vintage editions and 11 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a reverso classic from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A reverso classic from Jaeger-LeCoultre and Nouvelle Bague — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A reverso classic of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 1, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a reverso classic, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Reverso Classic?

On average, a reverso classic at 1stDibs sells for $7,139, while they’re typically $360 on the low end and $10,425 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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